VOL 02 • ISSUE 07 JULY 2019 COMMUNITY UPDATES… · 3. Discard blackberry pulp and store simple...

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VOL 02 • ISSUE 07 JULY 2019

Keeping You Informed, Educated & Connected

COMMUNITY UPDATESHELLO RIVERPARK WEST!

Thank you to all who came out to join us for Movie Night Under The Stars! Unfortunately, the weather did not cooperate and we were unable to view the movie, however we will show it during our first summer movie night at the pool. We hope you will be able to join us for some family fun in the pool during one of our favorite summer events.

We kicked off swim season with Splash Day on June 8th with over 300 residents in attendance who enjoyed BBQ from Big 6, two inflatable water slides, great music from our DJ, snow cones, cotton candy, face painting and awesome pool games with prizes!

We would like to thank all of our volunteers for once again stepping up and helping us pull everything together. A very special thanks to our Events Chair Nikki Mag for planning and executing such a memorable and fun filled event for everyone to enjoy. We hope that you and your families

will continue to join us and see the fun things she has planned for us through the end of the year!

Amenity Access Cards are available at the clubhouse office Tuesday-Thursday from 10AM-5PM. Replacements/tenant cards are $25 (check/money order only, lease required for tenants). New homeowners receive their first card at no charge.

Use of your community pool is exclusively for residents and their guests- No unaccompanied guests may be allowed use of your amenity card. Violation of this policy will result in termination of access for the remainder of the year and forfeiture of any payments made for access cards.

Join us for Taco Tuesday on July 9th from 6-8 p.m. at the Recreation Center. This is an ADULTS ONLY event where you can enjoy some delicious tacos, great conversation and adult beverages with your fellow neighbors.

Your Annual Meeting will be held on July 22nd from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Irma Dru Hutchison Elementary School, located at 3602 Williams Way Blvd. Additional information will be posted on Townsquare for your convenience. We are excited to host our guest speakers and provide important updates and information about the community, hope to see you there!

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Richmond Post Office - Have mail concerns or need to obtain a mail box key. Contact the post office directly Phone 281-633-0386 or visit in person 5560 FM 1640 RD 77469, Richmond Texas with a copy of proof of ownership documents or lease agreement Mon-Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm Sat 9:00am - 12:00pm Sun Closed

Informed Delivery - This feature sends a daily picture of all the mail for the owner’s address to a registered email address before the carrier touches it. Click Track and Manage, Informed Delivery, Check for Eligibility. Visit USPS.com.

Trash Collection & Heavy Pick-Up days are Tues & Fridays (Recycling on Fridays) - Residents can contact WCA directly for payment and trash container request by phone 281-368-8397 or by email [email protected]

Street parking complaints can be reported directly to Fort-bend County Sheriff Dept. 281-341-4665 press #4 for Dispatch or from the web site. Click on 'Report a Traffic Complaint' and fill in the blanks then submit at www.fortbendcountytx.gov

CenterPoint Energy maintains street lights throughout the community. Please use the form online to report a street light outage. If you need to report a power outage please call 713-207-2222

To report street repairs in the community, please submit a maintenance request form online or contact the Fort bend County Road & Bridge division at 281-342-4513

To report street & drainage concerns, questions about your water bill & usage, contact City of Richmond 281-342-5456

MANAGEMENT COMPANYInframark ..................................................... ...281-870-0585.................................................customercare@inframark.com

ONSITE & EVENTS COORDINATORDee Norman

Email: [email protected] – Thurs 10am to 5pmAfter hours 281-870-0585

COMMUNITY WEBSITEriverparkwest.nabrnetwork.com

www.facebook.com/RiverParkWest

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Board Meetings are held the 4th Monday of every other month with open to the public for all homeowners at 7pm. Confirmed meeting dates are notified 72 hours in advance on the official community website and sent via email to registered emails.

Please be sure to register your email to stay informed.

BOARD INFORMATIONTiffany Chen - President

Larry Wilson - Vice PresidentLola Wilkerson - Secretary/Treasurer

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Riverpark WestNEED TO RESERVE THE

CLUBHOUSE?

BECOME A RIVERPARK WEST VOLUNTEER!

BECOME A RIVERPARK WEST VOLUNTEER!

• To make a reservation, please login at RiverParkWest.NabrNetwork.com

• Click on Log In.• New to the website? Click on “Need to Register?”• Once signed in, go to the “For Residents” Tab – Reservations

– Make a Reservation.• Review the calendar to find a date that works for you.• To reserve a time slot, click on the time you want for your

event (include set up time) and drag down the cursor to when your event will end (include clean up time). Maximum reserve time is 8 hours.

Complete the on-line reason for reservation box to hold your event date and time. You are required to read the Clubhouse Rules & Rental Contract. The rental rules and contract must be completed and submitted to the clubhouse office to receive approval along with payment of $50.00 for the rental fee and a payment of $275.00 security deposit which is refundable.

Make sure you have your pool access card. This card will be your key for the clubhouse.

Your HOA account must be paid current for your reservation to be approved.

RiverPark West Community events that require the usage of the clubhouse will take precedence over any individual reservations. These events are on the Reservation Calendar and the Community Events Calendar.

Do you want to see & participate in more community activities?Community Associations thrive on volunteers and there are

many volunteer opportunities available. The dedication and skills of volunteers are an invaluable commodity. Find out how you can help and make yourself at home! If you would like to participate, please email [email protected].

YARD OF THE MONTH - Help keep our community beautiful and participate in Yard of the Month which will resume in February. This is your chance to hold the title of one of the best yards in RiverPark West. Each yard will be judged in the following categories: Shrubs, Trees, Flowerbeds, Lawn Accents and Overall Appearance. Monthly winners will receive a gift card to a home improvement store as well as the honor of displaying the YOTM sign.

SOCCER CLUB - This club is an organization whose purpose is to develop individual and team soccer excellence in order to compete at the highest level each individual and team is capable of for those children under the age of 8. If interested email Coach Wendell, geeman32@ gmail.com or join the Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ groups/2040440646278121/.

Yard Of The MonthCongratulations to the RiverPark West Yard of The Month winners

for June! 2306 Coleridge Ct. and 22115 Crossbridge Ln. The winners each received a $25 gift card in appreciation of their

hard work and dedication in keeping RPW beautiful.

JULY 3- CHICAGOJULY 20- JAMES CHARLES

JULY 27- MONSTA XJULY 28- PAPA ROACH

AUGUST 8- CLINT BLACK & TRACE ADKINSAUGUST 14- AN EVENING WITH LYLE LOVETT

AUGUST 24- THE B-52SAUGUST 29- RASCAL FLATTS

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How to Make It-Stir together first 6 ingredients in a bowl.-Beat butter and next 3 ingredients at medium speed with an

electric mixer until creamy. Add cream cheese, orange zest, and vanilla; beat until well blended. Gradually add flour mixture, beating at low speed until blended.

-Divide dough in half, shaping into 2 flattened disks. Cover with plastic wrap, and chill 2 to 24 hours.

-Preheat oven to 350°. Place 1 dough disk on a floured surface. Roll to 1/4-inch thickness; cut with a 4-inch star-shaped cutter. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets. Repeat procedure with remaining dough disk.

-Bake at 350° for 8 to 10 minutes or just until edges are lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets 3 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack, and let cool 30 minutes or until completely cool.

-Spread cookies with a thin layer of Simple White Frosting; top with sprinkles.

Note: To make ahead, prepare recipe as directed through Step Freeze cookies in a heavy-duty zip-top plastic freezer bag up to 1 month. Thaw completely at room temperature before icing.

Simple White FrostingIngredients1/4 cup butter, softened1/8 teaspoon salt3 cups powdered sugar, divided4 tablespoons milk, divided

How to Make ItBeat butter, salt, 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, and 3 Tbsp. milk at

medium speed with an electric mixer until blended. Gradually beat in remaining powdered sugar and milk.

Frosted Sugar & Spice Cookies

Ingredients-2 cups all-purpose flour-1 teaspoon baking powder-1/2 teaspoon baking soda-1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon-1/4 teaspoon salt-1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg+1/3 cup butter, softened-1/2 cup granulated sugar

-1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar-2 egg yolks-5 ounces cream cheese, softened-1 teaspoon orange zest-1 teaspoon vanilla extractSimple White Frosting (Below)-Red and blue sprinkles

This beautiful mojito is made with fresh summer blackberries, lime juice, mint, rum and club soda.

INGREDIENTSBLACKBERRY SIMPLE SYRUP1 cup water3/4 - 1 cup granulated sugar8 oz. fresh blackberriesMOJITO3-4 fresh mint leaves, torn1 1/2 - 2 oz blackberry syrup1/2 oz lime juice1 1/2 oz white rum2 oz club sodalime slicesmint leavesfresh raspberries

INSTRUCTIONSMAKE BLACKBERRY SIMPLE SYRUP1. Add water, sugar and blackberries to a small saucepan. Bring

to a boil over MED heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to a high simmer, and simmer for about 10 minutes or so.

2. Remove pan from heat and smash blackberries in the syrup with a potato masher. Let cool 10-20 minutes, then pour syrup through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl. Use a rubber spatula to push on the blackberry "mush" to get as much liquid out as you can.

3. Discard blackberry pulp and store simple syrup in a sealed container in the refrigerator. If kept sealed and refrigerated, simple syrup should last up to 3 weeks or so.

MAKE THE MOJITO1. To serving glass, add torn mint leaves and muddle lightly,

about 6 turns with the muddler. Thisstep is optional. Add blackberry simple syrup, ice, lime juice

and rum. Stir together to combine.2. Top drink off with club soda and garnish with a lime slice,

blackberry or two, and sprig of mint.

RECIPE NOTESTo Make For a Crowd:Multiply drink ingredient amounts by the number of people

to be served. Add blackberry simple syrup, lime juice and rum to a small pitcher and stir together well.

In individual serving glasses, add torn mint and ice. Pour drink mixture over the ice until glass is filled up about 1/2 to 2/3 of the way. Top off with club soda and garnish if desired.

SUMMER BLACKBERRYMOJITO RECIPE


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A Few Days in the Life of a Home Handyman

by: Gordon R. Watson

DRIPPING FAUCETS

Vacationing at my mother-in-law’s home always means doing some repair work. I like keeping busy, and there are generally some things needing attention. One of the recent issues there was a dripping kitchen faucet. Drips are really a thing of the past for most faucets. Happily, ceramic has replace rubber as the seal, so most faucet manufacturers have a lifetime warranty of one sort or another. I gave her my standard verbal disclaimer (that her home’s piping is old and something might break and require a real plumber). So far, I have never had to resort to calling one (knock on wood). I turned off the main water supply outside because her 1950’s home doesn’t have shut off valves (called stops in the trade) beneath the kitchen sink. Outside, after digging a hole in a flower planter to find the shut off valve, I gently advised her not to bury the main shut off valve because it wasn’t designed to be buried, and it might be difficult to find quickly. In the kitchen again, fully expecting the old style rubber washers, I removed the kitchen faucet handle, protected the shiny chrome with masking tape, applied a wrench, and removed the faucet stem. To my surprise, the sink faucet did have new-style ceramic style seals. The problem, it turned out, was that debris, probably from her home’s aging and rusting (50+ year old) galvanized pipes, had stuck in the ceramic cartridge, causing the seal to be incomplete. Fortunately, once I cleaned the debris out, the drip went away. I love it when I don’t have to buy parts for a repair. The fact that the old piping is obviously corroding and slowly failing is another story for another time. Replacing that piping almost certainly will require a real plumber. Sometime I might mention to her that it might be a good idea to replace the old pipe on her schedule rather than the pipe’s schedule.

CORROSION

Her home also has a clothesline (not all that common these days) which had all but fallen over. The old clothesline was the old style with two “crosses” each cross with a two-inch galvanized pipe stuck in concrete (with five ropes for holding the clothes). Over time, these pipes rusted away. The funny thing is that the pipes really only rusted in one place: about two inches above the ground and two inches below the ground. The remaining pipe was in near-perfect condition. Even the pipes buried twenty-four inches in the ground were near-perfect! My point in mentioning this is that this corrosion is caused by moisture and oxygen. While we will likely never have a clothesline, the principle applies to all materials such as iron and wood placed in the ground and prone to rust or wood rot. While there is little we can do about oxygen, to the degree

feasible, we should try to keep water away from anything placed in the ground. Better yet, when feasible, avoid putting anything which can rust or rot directly in the ground.

STUD FINDERS

Over the years, I have owned at least three electronic stud finders. These are the devices that are supposed to locate the wooden or metal studs behind the sheet rock. My history with them hasn’t been trouble-free. My last one worked fairly well for a few years, but it recently proudly advised me that the closet wall I wanted to attach a shelf to, had no studs. I now have three “broken” stud finders in my tool box. I promise to properly dispose of them soon. Fortunately, while doing some work at my son and daughter-in-law’s home, I found (in my son’s tool chest) a non-electric, entirely rare earth magnet-type “stud finder” that works so well that I don’t think I will ever go back to the electronic type. It is made by C.H. Hanson. Of course, it only indirectly finds the stud. It finds the nails or screws holding the sheet rock to the stud. At about $10, it is a bargain. I just bought one for myself, and believe it may be the last I ever have to buy (unless I lose it, of course). Hint: Once a stud is found, you can apply painter’s tape (masking) tape (not too tight or you may strip away the paint) to the stud location, or you can place another magnet on the nail location as a marker.


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Implementing yoga into a workout routine can provide unique health benefits, said a Baylor College of Medicine physician and yoga enthusiast.

Yoga is a broad philosophy containing many different paths to achieve the goal of physical, mental and spiritual well-being,said Dr. Bobby Kapur, assistant professor of medicine at BCM and associate chief for emergency medicine at the Harris County Hospital District's Ben Taub General Hospital. In physical fitness, yoga is the practice of physical postures and breathing exercises that allow a person to strengthen the body and at the same time enter a meditative and relaxed state of awareness.

Yoga entails various positions, stretching and deep breathing. Practicing yoga can help a person improve flexibility, balance, limberness, blood circulation, and it can also relax muscle tension and fight infection, Kapur said.

ADDING YOGA TO YOUR WORKOUT CAN IMPROVE

YOUR HEALTH


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Your association management company, Inframark, has created TownSquare, a mobile app and website for your community. Get important POA information and connect with your neighbors: • Receive notifications, messages and reminders from your POA • Make a payment or check account status • Find POA documents, forms and events information • Find contact information for the POA management company • Post lost & found and watch alerts to the neighborhood • Connect with your neighbors to share recommendations Multiple ways to join:

• Text “Townsquare” to 59248 and receive a text back with a mobile app download link

• Search for the mobile app “TownSquare by Inframark” in Google Play store

• Go to riverparkwest.nabrnetwork.com If you haven’t received a welcome email, use the new registration button and follow the instructions. If you are a new resident to the community, it may take a few days for the management company to confirm your residency. An email notification with login credentials will be sent to you once you are authorized. If you have any issues or need login support, please contact Nabr Network support ([email protected]).

This website and app is operated and supported by Nabr Network and the Nabr Network software platform. For more information or technical support, contact Nabr Network at [email protected].

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